Four years ago today my father had a heart attack.

If you'd asked him four years ago yesterday if he was at risk for a heart attack, he would have told you no, he was healthy, and you would have believed him.

He was tall and slender and walked a lot, both for pleasure and his job.

He was also fanatical about gardening and yard work, and while he was a meat eater, he kept what most would consider a …

If you overindulged this weekend, it's time for a fresh start with this week's meal plan!

Shake those bad eating habits by having good, healthy foods already prepared! Imagine coming home to Firecracker Noodles (NEW!), Cheezy Taco Bowl (NEW!), Maui Luau BBQ Tacos (NEW!), Moroccan Flatbreads (NEW!) & more!

Make the effort and invest in yourself this week!

Maui Luau BBQ Tacos

Individual Highlights

• Maui Luau BBQ Tacos (NEW!)
• Firecracker Noodles (NEW!)
• Mediterranean Stuffed Sweet Potato
• …

Meet our Herbie of the Week: Aaron R!

Back in August, Laurin, Aaron's wife, posted the following in the VIP Meal Mentor Facebook group:

"My husband (a true Texan) posted this on his FB wall today. His last 15 lbs have come off since I signed up for the meal plans earlier this year. While he's not a total herbie (yet!), he has been eating plant based 80% of the time. I'm proud of him!"

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If you're still looking to lockdown that New Year's resolution, this week's meal plan has just what you need!

Get back on track after the holidays with Rustic Lasagna (NEW!), Cuatro Verde Bowl (NEW!), Grandma's Hearty "Beef" Stew (NEW!), Pumpkin Pie Polenta (NEW!), and so much more!

Also making 2016 that much more tasty: Mediterranean Nachos, Quick Burgers, and Bagels & Chive Cream Cheeze!

Rustic Lasagna

Individual Highlights

• Rustic Lasagna (NEW!)
• Mediterranean Nachos
• Cuatro Verde …

Meet our Herbies of the Week: Jean & Scott!

Jean & Scott's plant-based journey started back in 2012 after Jean watched "Forks Over Knives" and was surprised by all the research she didn't know especially since she was a nurse!

Jean considers the last 3 years "nothing short of a miracle", because not only did their plant-based lifestyle save their health (Scott came off 9 medications, ditched his insulin pump, and reduced his insulin intake while …